The USS Hunter (NCC-79105) was a Highlander-class Federation starship in service during the late 24th century. (Delta Fleet) The Hunter was commissioned in 2373 on stardate 50512.5, under the command of Captain Thomas Halloway. Shortly after launch, the Hunter was sent through the Delta Wormhole to defend the colony of New Terra in the F'asa sector of the Delta Quadrant. Ensign Alan Taylor was assigned to the Hunter as a junior science officer before her departure for the Delta Quadrant, and eventually rose to the position of Chief Science Officer.